{"id":2414,"date":"2023-04-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-31T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.build.optimodesign.com.au\/westbrook\/helping-to-create-a-community-at-westbrook\/"},"modified":"2024-08-21T11:10:58","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T01:10:58","slug":"helping-to-create-a-community-at-westbrook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dev.build.optimodesign.com.au\/westbrook\/helping-to-create-a-community-at-westbrook\/","title":{"rendered":"HELPING TO CREATE A COMMUNITY AT WESTBROOK!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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So, you\u2019ve built your new home at the brand new stylish and modern Westbrook estate.<\/span><\/div>\n

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But creating a community is about more than just building \u2018nice\u2019 houses. Most of us crave safety and connection, and the best way to achieve this is by getting to know our neighbours.<\/span><\/div>\n

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Here are our top suggestions for connecting with your neighbours and fostering a little neighbourhood spirit along the way.<\/span><\/div>\n

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SAY \u201cHELLO\u201d AND WAVE.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

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When you\u2019re out and about, why not give your neighbours a wave and a smile and say \u201chello\u201d. A small interaction can really brighten someone\u2019s day.<\/span><\/div>\n

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LEND A GREEN THUMB.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

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If you\u2019re mowing your own lawn or nature strip, why not offer to mow your neighbour\u2019s too! You could also help with weeding or trimming back shrubs.<\/span><\/div>\n

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BRIGHTEN THEIR DAY WITH A HOMEMADE SURPRISE.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

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A bouquet of flowers or a potted cutting from your garden is a lovely gesture. Or if you love baking why not offer a plate of home-baked treats.<\/span><\/div>\n

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REGULAR CHECK-IN AND CHAT.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

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If your neighbours are elderly, live alone or have disabilities, offer to call them every few days to make sure they are doing okay. But always check to see what their preferred way to communicate is \u2013 make it as easy as possible for them.<\/span><\/div>\n

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JOIN THE WESTBROOK NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH GROUP.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

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Help watch out for \u2013 and report \u2013 unusual behaviour as well as create and distribute the residents’ newsletter. Get together with your neighbours and work out what everyone\u2019s key priorities are, what each person can contribute and what will make the biggest impact. Click here<\/a> to join the Facebook group<\/span><\/div>\n

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